In a slight to the Bronx Democratic machine, Cuomo has decided not to call a special election to fill ex-Assemblyman Nelson Castro’s seat. An open primary will be held Sept. 10, followed by a general election Nov. 5.

A drop in voter turnout and a stronger showing by an opposition group did not keep UFT President Michael Mulgrew from cruising to a second full term as union president.

The longtime former chief-of-staff for scandal-scarred NYC GOP Councilman Daniel Halloran is looking to run for her old boss’ seat – as a Democrat.

A Queens GOP screening committee voted unanimously to back attorney Dennis Saffran over Halloran in this year’s elections.

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said his agency is reviewing Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s promise to sign “source of income” legislation and whether it complies with a 2009 housing settlement.

Nassau County Executive candidate Adam Haber released a two-minute Web video in which he introduces himself to voters and lays out his campaign agenda before the November elections.

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